Can Epona be found in Tears of the Kingdom?
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Epona, the most noble steed in the Zelda series, can be obtained in Tears of the Kingdom, but only through the use of specific Amiibo figures, such as the Super Smash Bros. Link Amiibo or the Twilight Princess Link Amiibo. These Amiibo figures generate a pool of rewards that can include Epona, but she cannot be found in the wild or obtained through normal gameplay.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Epona
- Does the Epona Amiibo work in Tears of the Kingdom?: The Epona Amiibo is not a required item to obtain Epona in Tears of the Kingdom, instead, the Super Smash Bros. Link Amiibo or the Twilight Princess Link Amiibo can be used to summon Epona.
- Is Epona the best horse in Tears of the Kingdom?: Epona is considered one of the best horses in the game, with four stars in every stat, making her a valuable addition to any player’s stable.
- Can you find Epona in the wild?: Unfortunately, Epona cannot be found in the wild and can only be obtained through the use of specific Amiibo figures.
- How do you unlock Epona in Tears of the Kingdom?: Epona can be unlocked by scanning either the Super Smash Bros. Link Amiibo or the Twilight Princess Link Amiibo.
- What happens if you don’t register Epona?: If you summon Epona but forget to register her and lose track of your horse, you can resummon Epona, but it may take several tries.
About Other Horses
- Can you get the white horse in Tears of the Kingdom?: The White Horse is a unique horse that can be found in the game, with a perfectly white coat and a pale yellow mane.
- What is the black horse in Tears of the Kingdom?: The Giant Horse, also referred to as Ganon’s Horse, is a massive horse with a jet-black coat and a bright orange mane.
- Is Ganon’s horse in Tears of the Kingdom?: Ganon’s Horse can be found near Hateno Bay, just southeast of Hateno Village.
- Can you steal Epona?: One of the ways to get Epona during normal gameplay is to jump over the lowest part of one of the perimeter fences while racing Ingo.
About Amiibo
- Is Wolf Link in Tears of the Kingdom?: Unfortunately, the Wolf Link companion was removed in Tears of the Kingdom, and the Amiibo only gives you cuts of raw meat for scanning it.
- What is the rarest Amiibo ever?: The Qbby BoxBoy! series Amiibo is the rarest and most expensive Amiibo, out of all 206 figures ever released.
- Does the Epona Amiibo work without Tears of the Kingdom?: The Epona Amiibo is specifically designed for use with the Zelda series, and its functionality may be limited without Tears of the Kingdom.
About Gameplay
- What happens if you beat Ingo without Epona?: If you beat Ingo without using Epona for the race, you can win the race by waiting in the back of the course for around 10 seconds.
- Why won’t Epona come?: If Epona does not appear the first time, it means she cannot be summoned in your current area, and you may need to try again in a different location.
- Is Epona a boy or a girl?: According to Yoshiaki Koizumi, Epona is a female horse, designed to autojump over obstacles and include a carrot system to make the game more fun.